as in suitable
having the required skills for an acceptable level of performance
a capable and efficient editor
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Recent Examples of capable
Not only that, De los Santos is capable of providing length out of the 'pen in a way that Loaisiga and Leiter Jr. can't be trusted to do.
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Zach Pressnell, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Aug. 2025
For his part, Altman has admitted OpenAI’s new model misses the mark of his own personal definition of AGI, as the system is not yet capable of continuously learning on its own.
—Ryan Browne, CNBC, 11 Aug. 2025
Lithium batteries are capable of a process called thermal runaway, per the FAA.
—Colson Thayer, People.com, 11 Aug. 2025
The mill could make close to 900 hp brand new and may still be capable of that after it was restored by F1 GTR specialist Dean Lanzante in 2011.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 11 Aug. 2025
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Zach Pressnell, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Aug. 2025
For his part, Altman has admitted OpenAI’s new model misses the mark of his own personal definition of AGI, as the system is not yet capable of continuously learning on its own.
—Ryan Browne, CNBC, 11 Aug. 2025
Lithium batteries are capable of a process called thermal runaway, per the FAA.
—Colson Thayer, People.com, 11 Aug. 2025
The mill could make close to 900 hp brand new and may still be capable of that after it was restored by F1 GTR specialist Dean Lanzante in 2011.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 11 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for capable
Adjective
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Project Neighbors Executive Director Carmen Vincent said the homes would be suitable for nurses, teachers, grocery store clerks, senior citizens and others who need affordable homes.—
Doug Ross,
Chicago Tribune,
8 Aug. 2025
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Investments in securities entail risk and are not suitable for all investors.—
Andrew Rosen,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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In the end, there are numerous people who are very qualified.—
Joey Garrison,
USA Today,
5 Aug. 2025
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She will be replaced with someone much more competent and qualified.—
David Zimmermann,
The Washington Examiner,
3 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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My father was a competent musician, though never thought about doing it professionally.—
Nancy Walecki,
The Atlantic,
7 Aug. 2025
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Wesolowski notes that access to mental health care remains challenging for Americans, partly due to high out-of-pocket costs, a shortage of mental health care providers and lack of culturally competent care for different racial and ethnic groups.—
Rhitu Chatterjee,
NPR,
4 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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In the way of Rep programming, for which Edinburgh is renowned, audiences will be able to catch all six of the James Bond films that star hometown hero Sean Connery.—
Zac Ntim,
Deadline,
7 Aug. 2025
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With the new initiative, students will be able to complete both a Bachelor of Science and Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree in just six years — compared to the traditional eight years (four for undergrad, four for medical school), not including residency.—
Christina Shaw,
FOXNews.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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“Capable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/capable. Accessed 19 Aug. 2025.
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